Match report
OFI Crete 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen: match report
Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-0 win against OFI Crete in the UEFA Europa League, with Jonas Hofmann scoring both goals.
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Bayer Leverkusen claimed a 2-0 victory over OFI Crete in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at the Pagritio Stadium in Heraklion. Jonas Hofmann scored both goals for Leverkusen, leading them to a strong performance.
The first goal came in the 35th minute when Hofmann found the net, making it 1-0. Just two minutes later, he doubled the lead with another goal, assisted by Malik Tillman, bringing the score to 2-0.
Leverkusen dominated the match with 62% possession and 15 shots on target compared to OFI Crete's 2. The hosts managed 5 corners, while Leverkusen had 10. OFI Crete's goalkeeper made 12 saves to keep the scoreline from being worse.
Bayer Leverkusen received four yellow cards during the match, with Carles Martínez Novell, Aleix García, Jarell Quansah, and Equi Fernández all booked. OFI Crete's Borja González was also cautioned in the 87th minute.
Going into the game, Bayer Leverkusen were in second place with 6 points from 2 matches, while OFI Crete were in 18th with 3 points from 2 matches. This result reinforces Leverkusen's strong start in the group stage.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: OFI Crete vs Bayer Leverkusen preview: form & prediction
OFI Crete will host Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at 17:45 BST at the Pagritio Stadium in Heraklion.
In recent form, OFI Crete have struggled, with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Their latest result was a narrow 4-3 defeat to Kalamata on 18 October. They also lost to Rennes FC and AEK Athens FC, while managing a draw against Asteras Tripolis and a win over 1899 Hoffenheim earlier in September.
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, are in excellent form, winning all five of their last matches. They recently defeated SC Freiburg 2-1 on 18 October and secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Lech Poznan on 15 October. Their other wins include a 4-3 thriller against FSV Mainz 05 and a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig.
In the league table, Bayer Leverkusen sit in second place with six points from two games, having scored six goals and conceded none. OFI Crete are currently in 18th place with three points from two matches, having scored three goals and conceded two.
Historically, Bayer Leverkusen have a strong head-to-head record against OFI Crete, which adds to their status as favourites for this match. The bookmakers have made Bayer Leverkusen the favourites to win this encounter.
Match Events
All events- 87'Borja González
- 86'Equi Fernández
- 83'Konstantinos Kostoulas(Out: Borja González)
- 83'Thiago Nuss(Out: Thanasis Sitmalidis)
- 79'Jarell Quansah
- 74'Lucas Vázquez(Out: Edmond Tapsoba)
- 74'Malik Tillman(Out: Moussa Diaby)
- 72'Aitor Cantalapiedra(Out: Giannis Theodosoulakis)
Match Statistics
All stats- 37%Possession63%
- 0.20Expected Goals (xG)3.10
- 2Shots on Target15
- 5Corners10
- 5Fouls21
Prediction
Live win probability
OFI Crete 1%Draw 3%Bayer Leverkusen 96%
Bayer Leverkusen is most likely to win the game against OFI Crete.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Europa League · League Stage 3
- VenuePagritio, Heraklion · 26240
- RefereeDerevinskiy, Oleksiy
- ForecastClear night, 22.17°C
Last five games
OFI CreteLLLDW
Bayer LeverkusenWWWWW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 |  Bournemouth | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 |  Ferencvárosi TC | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 |  Union Saint-Gilloise | 3 | +7 | 7 |
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OFI Crete vs Bayer Leverkusen: result, stats & highlights
OFI Crete and Bayer Leverkusen finished 0-2 in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage 3) at Pagritio. Played: (your local time).
OFI Crete are 26th in the table on 3 points; Bayer Leverkusen are 2nd on 9.
Recent form: OFI Crete LLLDW, Bayer Leverkusen WWWWW.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.